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Ministry of Communications
This year India Post has made special arrangements for Rakhi Mails
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is going to be celebrated this year on 03.08.2020. India Post expects to receive large number of Rakhi mails. There will be heavy traffic during this period. To facilitate our customers, arrangements have been made at all leading post offices to accept Rakhi articles. We are geared up for efficient delivery of Rakhi mails during this challenging period of Covid-19 pandemic.
Customers are requested to post their Rakhi mail for other states by 25th July to ensure timely delivery. Rakhi mail within Gujarat should be posted before 28th July. It can be posted after 25th / 28th also.
Customers may post their Rakhi mails through Ordinary mail, Registered Post or Speed Post. This year, due to prevailing situation, India Post urges customers to avail facility of Speed Post for posting of Rakhi and Gift articles for speedy and prompt delivery throughout the country. The facility of booking of Speed post articles is available at all Post Offices during working hours at the rate of Rs. 18/- for local articles up to 50 gms and Rs 41/- for pan India articles up to 50 gms. The facility is also available round the clock at Speed Post booking counter, Ground floor, Speed Post Bhavan Building, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad – 380 004 and Ahmedabad RMS, Platform No.1 Railway Station, Ahmedabad-380002. Customers are requested to write complete address with Pin code and mobile number of sender and receiver on the article for prompt delivery. Special Rakhi covers costing Rs 10/- each are available for at all post offices. Customers may use the said covers for sending Rakhi.
In case of queries, please contact on Phone no.  25505386 or log on to www.indiapost.gov.in.
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UPSC
CISF AC  Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2022
On the basis of the results of the written part of CISF AC  Limited Departmental Competitive Exam, 2022 held by the UPSC on 13.03.2022, the candidates with the under mentioned roll numbers have qualified provisionally for Physical Standards Tests /Physical Efficiency Tests  and Medical Standards Tests .
2. The Central Industrial Security Force  will intimate to the candidates about the date, time and venue of the Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests  to be conducted by them. In case any candidate, whose roll number figures in this list, does not receive any intimation regarding the same, he/she may contact the CISF Authorities, immediately.
3. Marks and other details related to examination shall be available on the Commission’s website within 30 days from the date of publication of the final result i.e. after the conduct of interview etc. and would be available on the website for a period of 30 days.
4. Candidates are also advised to intimate the change in their address, if any, to the CISF authorities at HQ: - DG, CISF, Block No. 13, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
Roll Number as per list enclosed .
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Reservation for Ecomonic Weaker Sections 
Ten  Percent reservation to the Economically Weaker Section  has been given on the basis of the Report dated 22.07.2010 of the Commission for Economically Backward Classes constituted by the Government under the Chairmanship of Major Gen.  S.R. Sinho.
The annual income limit of Rupees Eight Lakh per annum for EWS category was decided after detailed deliberations by the Government.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Loksabha in a written reply.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President greets the nation on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has conveyed his greeting on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. Following is the full text of his message -
“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all Indians on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Observed with great exuberance across the nation, Ganesh Chaturthi embodies the promise of new beginnings and renewed aspirations.
May the benevolent presence of Lord Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles, help us tide over the challenges on our paths and bring joy, positivity and prosperity into the lives of all.”
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP  SARVEKSHAK DEPARTS COLOMBO
ON COMPLETION OF SURVEY ASSISTANCE
Indian Navy’s Hydrographic Survey Ship Sarvekshak successfully completed survey action around the site of ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl on 02 July and handed over the survey data to the Sri Lankan authorities. The ship equipped with the state of the art survey equipment including the Side Scan Sonar, was deployed on 25 June at the request of Government of Sri Lanka.
The survey operations in three search areas around the wreck was progressed in coordination with Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka’s National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency . The ship undertook a total of 807 miles of Side Scan Sonar survey and identified 54 prominent underwater debris from MV X-Press Pearl and also one additional uncharted wreck. The survey of the wreckage area would facilitate issuance of advisory to both mariners and fishermen, and subsequent removal of debris by Sri Lankan authorities, thereby ensuring safety of navigation for marine traffic operating through Colombo port.
INS Sarvekshak, is based at Southern Naval Command at Kochi and is fitted with state-of-the-art survey equipment like Deep Sea Multibeam echo sounder system, Side Scan Sonar, Sound Velocity Profilers, and a fully automated digital surveying and processing system. In addition, the ship carries a Chetak helicopter which was extensively deployed during the survey for aerial recce. In the past, INS Sarvekshak has also undertaken foreign cooperation surveys in Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania and Kenya.
India and Sri Lanka share a strong bond and partnership, and this survey operation undertaken has been another milestone in strengthening cooperation and understanding between the two countries and reinforcing the shared values.
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Fieldwork of 7th Economic Census to be launched in Tripura
The fieldwork of 7th EC is being launched in the States of Tripura on 29th July 2019, and in Puducherry soon after. The fieldwork in other State/ UTs will be launched in August/ September, 2019. The enumerators and supervisors engaged by CSC have been trained to collect data on mobile application developed for data capture, validation, report generation and dissemination.
The data will be collected through door to door survey of each household and commercial establishment under the provisions of Collection of Statistics Act 2008. Household and establishment level data collected will be kept strictly confidential and used only for developmental planning and statistical purposes by State/ UT and central Governments.
The data collected by enumerators will be verified by supervisors in subsequent visit to the concerned household and establishments. After completion of data collection and processing, the statistical results of 7th Economic Census would be released.
A dedicated helpdesk with regional language support has been set up with a toll-free number  for addressing queries of fieldworkers and citizens in general. A dedicated web-page has been created on the website of the Ministry  to facilitate dissemination of information on various aspects of conduct of 7th EC.
Economic Census 2019
The Seventh Economic Census  is being conducted by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation  in 2019. In the current Economic Census, MoSPI has partnered with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as the implementing agency for 7th EC. In the 7th EC, an IT based digital platform for data capture, validation, report generation and dissemination will be used. The results of the exercise will be made available after verification and validation of the field work.
Economic Census will cover all establishments including household enterprises, engaged in production or distribution of goods/services  in non-farm agricultural and non-agricultural sector will be counted.
Ministry of Defence
INDO-THAI COORDINATED PATROL 
The 31stedition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol  between the Indian Navyand the Royal Thai Navyis being conducted from 09 – 11 June 2021. Indian Naval Ship  Saryu, an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel and His Majesty’s Thailand Ship  Krabi, anOffshore Patrol Vessel, along with Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies are participating in the CORPAT.
Towards reinforcing maritime links between the two countries and with an aim of keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for international trade, the two navies have been undertakingCORPATbi-annually along their International Maritime Boundary Line  since 2005. CORPAT builds up understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitates institution of measures to prevent and suppress unlawful activities like Illegal Unreported Unregulated  fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy. It further helps enhance the operational synergy by exchange of information for prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration and forconduct of SAR operations at sea.
As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR , the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region towards enhancing regional maritime security. This has been through bilateral and multilateral exercises, Coordinated Patrols, Joint EEZ Surveillance, andHumanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  operations.The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy have especially enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over the years.
The 31stIndo-Thai CORPAT will contribute towards Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship with Royal Thai Navy.
File Photos of Earlier Editions of Indo Thai Corpat
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Madhya Pradesh on its Foundation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Madhya Pradesh on its Foundation Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"मध्य प्रदेश के लोगों को राज्य के स्थापना दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई। मेरी कामना है कि प्राकृतिक संसाधन और कला-संस्कृति से समृद्ध यह प्रदेश यूं ही निरंतर प्रगति के पथ पर अग्रसर रहे।"
Prime Minister's Office
Our Government is doing a lot of work to bring a positive change in the lives of our fishermen: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that our Government is doing a lot of work to bring a positive change in the lives of our fishermen including ensuring easier access to credit, making latest technology available, upgrading infrastructure and more.
In response to a tweet by the Union Cabinet Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the Prime Minister said;
"Good trend. Our Government is doing a lot of work to bring a positive change in the lives of our fishermen including ensuring easier access to credit, making latest technology available, upgrading infrastructure and more."
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister to announce the dates of commencement of CBSE Board examinations- 2021 tomorrow
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will announce the dates of commencement of CBSE Board examinations- 2021 at 6 pm tomorrow i.e 31st December. This information was given by the Minister on his Twitter account.
Earlier during virtual interaction with teachers, Shri Pokhriyal informed that CBSE is making necessary preparations for conducting the 2021 board examinations after taking into consideration the suggestions given by students, teachers and parents on the same.
Prime Minister's Office
English translation of Prime Minister’s opening statement at the Working session 9 of the G7 Summit
Working Session 9: Toward a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous World
Excellencies,
We heard President Zelenskyy today. I also met him yesterday.I do not consider the current situation as an issue of politics or economy.I believe that this is a matter of humanity, a matter of human values.From the very beginning, we have maintained that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way.And we will make every possible effort to contribute, in whatever way India can, for resolving this situation.
Excellencies,
Global peace, stability, and prosperity is our common objective.In today's inter-connected world, crises in any one region affect all the countries.And, the developing countries, which have limited resources, are the worst affected.In the current global situation, these countries are facing the maximum and most profound impact of the food, fuel, and fertilizer crisis.
Excellencies,
It raises the question as to why we are facing the need to discuss matters of peace and stability in distinct forums.The United Nations , which was established with the very purpose of establishing peace, why does it often fail to prevent conflicts today?Why, even the definition of terrorism has not been accepted in the UN yet?If introspection is done, then one thing is clear.The institutions created in the last century are not in line with the system of the twenty-first century. They do not reflect the realities of the present.That is why it is necessary that reforms should be given concrete shape in big institutions like UN.It will also have to become the voice of the Global South. Otherwise we will just keep talking about ending conflict. UN and Security Council will become just a talk shop.
Excellencies,
It is necessary that all countries respect the UN Charter, International Law and sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.Raise your voice together against unilateral attempts to change the status quo.India has always been of the opinion that any tension, any dispute should be resolved through peaceful means, through dialogue.And if there is a solution from the law, then it should be accepted.And it was in this spirit, that India resolved its land and maritime boundary dispute with Bangladesh.
Excellencies,
In India, and here in Japan too, Lord Buddha has been followed for thousands of years.There is no such problem in the modern age, whose solution we cannot find in the teachings of the Buddha.Buddha had given the solution centuries ago to the war, unrest, and instability that the world is facing today.
Lord Buddha has said:
नहि वेरेन् वेरानी,
सम्मन तीध उदासन्,
अवेरेन च सम्मन्ति,
एस धम्मो सन्नतन।
That is, enmity does not calm enmity. Enmity is pacified by affinity.
It is in this spirit, we should move forward together with everyone.
Thank you.
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister's remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Bhartiya Poshan Krishi Kosh
Bhartiya Poshan Krishi Kosh , a web portal having information of India’s crop diversity across all districts – for both current and historical crops has been developed. It aims to provide data informed agro ecological contexts required to produce traditional and locally available nutrition-rich crops. The B.P.K.K. is designed to indicate the nutritional value of all major food crops, vegetables and fruits grown in all states and UTs of India down up to a district level. The information is aimed to be useful for all age groups. There is a special focus on dietary charts for pregnant women based on regional preferences. Necessary data has been collected in consultation with nodal ministries/departments.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
Chennai Customs facilitates Vande Bharat Mission
Since 22.03.2020, all international passenger flights were stopped by Government because of Covid-19. However, evacuation / relief flights for foreign citizens to their home country are operating with government approvals. Ministry of Civil Aviation started Vande Bharat Mission to bring back the Indians stranded in various countries. Its first phase was planned from 08.05.2020 to 13.05.2020. Under this, 11 flights were scheduled to arrive in Tamil Nadu and 09 flights to Chennai. Due to delay, the ninth and last flight arrived from London today morning carrying 333 passengers. Earlier 8 flights arrived from Dubai  and one each from Kuwait, Kuala Lumpur , Muscat , Chicago , Dhaka  and Manila . In total 1691 passengers came to Chennai Airport which included 1088 males, 584 females and 19 infants.
After landing at the airport, these passengers were first checked by a team of health department for fever or any other visible symptoms related to Covid-19.After clearing immigration, these passengers arrived in the customs area in arrival hall. Chennai Customs facilitated these passengers and their baggage with smooth clearance. After Customs check, counters for selection of type of mandatory institutional quarantine were provided in Customs arrival hall. The passengers have the option to select for quarantine facility on payment basis. There are three types of facilities A, B, and C made based on the charges for stay. The passengers have to stay for 14 days of mandatory institutional quarantine. After exiting airport arrival hall, swab samples of each passenger were taken. After submission of the sample, the passengers were allowed to go to the quarantine facility selected by them, by the special buses arranged by the state government. Customs provided good coordination to various covid-19 related state government agencies present at the airport.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Inauguration of Bamboo Exhibition at the National Workshop of Bamboo Sector Development in New Delhi
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Dr.Abhilaksh Likhi, inagurated the Bamboo Exhibition at the National Workshop on Bamboo Sector Development in New Delhi today. The Additional Secretary, along with Joint Secretary , Shri Priya Ranjan and Horticulture Commissioner, Dr. Prabhat Kumar, visited all 58 stalls at the event, interacting with State Bamboo Mission officials, State Department officials, artisans, bamboo experts and entrepreneurs.
The exhibition saw participation from State Bamboo Missions including Tripura, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Institutes like Bamboo and Cane Development Institute, Phoenix Foundation, Northeast Cane and Bamboo Development Council, Foundation of MSME Clusters along with startups and new age companies like Epitome , BioCraftBiomize, Bamboo India, ESES Biowealth Pvt Limited, Corner Art Store and organizations like Maharashtra Bamboo Board, Handicraft Sectorial Council and Bamboo FPOs under NAFED also participated in the event.
The National Workshop of Bamboo Sector Development and Bamboo Exhibition aims to bring together key stakeholders from the bamboo industry, including policymakers, researchers, industry experts, institutes and organizations to discuss the current state of the bamboo sector in India and identify ways to promote its growth and development.
The National Workshop, which is to be held tomorrow, is structured to have 5 technical sessions, which includes presentations from experts in the bamboo industry as well as interactive directions. Participants will be given the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field and learn about the latest trends and technologies in bamboo cultivation, processing and utilization. A session on “Vision for Bamboo in India” is also being held at the national workshop, which will be attended by the Union Minister of Agriculture, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar. Ministers of State, Shri Kailash Choudhary and Sushri Shobha Karandlaje are also expected to attend the event.
The event is being organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Invest India and the Kerala State Bamboo Mission in New Delhi on 9th and 10th March 2023.
Ministry of Education
Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam at Varanasi
A three-day Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam was organised from 7th to 9th July 2022 at Kashi  on implementation of National Education Policy 2020  in the field of higher education, with the objectives to identify various approaches and methodologies to implement NEP 2020, effectively articulate the roadmap and implementation strategies, foster knowledge exchange through interdisciplinary discussions; discuss challenges being faced by educational institutions etc. In this Samagam, Vice Chancellors of Central/State/Deemed/Private Universities, Directors / Heads of Higher Educational Institutions, Principals / Faculties of Colleges, Educationists, Policy-makers etc participated. The Samagam was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister.
In the Samagam, there were 9 sessions on the major thrust areas / themes namely  Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education;  Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship;  Governance and Capacity building of teachers for quality education;  Quality, Ranking and Accreditation;  Digital Empowerment and Online Education;  Equitable and Inclusive Education;  Promotion of Indian Languages and Indian Knowledge System;  Skill Development and Employability; and  Internationalisation of Education. Apart from these, two exclusive sessions on sharing success stories and Best Practices of NEP 2020 Implementation were also held.
The outcomes of the Samagam include creating scope for stakeholders to come together for effective, smooth and timely implementation of NEP 2020, establishing strong linkages among various higher educational institutions, harnessing new and innovative strategies discussed in the Samagam to implement NEP 2020 and providing unique opportunities for Indian HEIs to learn, explore and execute future trends in higher education.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Jesus Christ on Good Friday
PM remembers Jesus Christ on Good Friday
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on Good Friday, has remembered the service and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
“Today, on Good Friday, we remember the service and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. His was a life devoted to mitigating human suffering.”, the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with Startups and address ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’ on 16 January
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with startups and address ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’ on 16th January 2021 at 5 PM via video conferencing.
The Summit is being organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on 15-16 January, 2021. The two-day Summit is being organised as a follow up of the announcement made by the Prime Minister at the fourth BIMSTEC Summit held in Kathmandu in August 2018 wherein India committed to host the BIMSTEC Startup Conclave.
The Summit marks the fifth anniversary of the Startup India initiative, launched by the Prime Minister on 16 January, 2016. With participation from over 25 countries and more than 200 global speakers, the Summit will be the largest startup confluence organised by the Government of India since the launch of the Startup India initiative. It will witness 24 sessions with focus on enhancing multilateral cooperation and engagement with countries from around the globe to collectively develop and strengthen the startup ecosystems.